A Collection of Tan Fat-Containing Tissue Is Found Around the Kidneys

question 12

Multiple Choice

A collection of tan fat-containing tissue is found around the kidneys and adrenal glands of a newborn during surgery.  Surgical removal of the tissue would most likely contribute to:

• A)Fasting hypoglycemia
• B)Hypercholesterolemia
• C)Fasting ketonemia
• D)Lactic acidosis
• E)Hypothermia

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